Atlantic Institute / Atlantic Institute of International Affairs

The Atlantic Institute for International Affairs is headquartered in Paris, France.

About the Institute

"When the Atlantic Institute for International Affairs was founded in 1961 it was, according to their literature, conceived as 'a sort of public support arm of NATO.' By now it is more accurate to call them lobbyists for international capital."[1]

In the opinion of one researcher, "As internationally mobile capital becomes more powerful, these groups seek to further break down the barriers between the advanced industrial nations. The faster they can move money and products, the more they profit. But needless to say, individuals who aren't players in this exclusive game don't get to vote."[3]